"Bouvard and Pécuchet" by Gustave Flaubert is a satirical novel about two clerks exploring various hobbies and professions in search of fulfillment. Through sharp wit and keen social commentary, Flaubert critiques societal pretensions and the absurdity of human endeavors, making it a timeless exploration of the quest for meaning in life.
Divorcee Jenny MacPartland's struggle to support herself and her two small daughters is not helped by her irresponsible ex-husband. But suddenly a new man steps into her life. Rich, handsome Erich Krueger sweeps her off her feet and off to his mansion in the country. Everything seems to be perfect, and Jenny feels like a fairy-tale princess. But gradually the fairy-tale turns into a nightmare. Something is very wrong in the great house that has become her prison. Something that threatens her marriage, her life- and her children.